Guernsey 2, Blackheath & OEs 4
FOR the first time in six years, Guernsey will not be in the hat for an EH Trophy draw today.
Having reached five successive finals, the holders were knocked out of the national competition in the third round yesterday as last year's runners-up Blackheath & Old Elthamians gained revenge for their 7-2 defeat at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
It was a high octane, pulsating encounter at Footes Lane which saw the home side take the lead before opposing captain Chris Harden found his range both with his penalty-corner drag flicks and in open play to score a hat-trick that put his side 3-1 ahead.
A contentious penalty stroke converted by Steve Waldrom for his second goal of the afternoon gave Guernsey hope of a comeback, but Harden sealed victory with another successful drag flick in the last minute to end the hosts' Trophy defence.
More in Monday's Guernsey Press.
